But the end of the adventure promised to be serious.
The fierce Turk grew frightened, and he called for assistance.
In came the armed eunuchs ready for slaughter.
"Good-bye to your boys," said the Irishman, in a whisper.
"Not if I know it," returned Jack; "I'm on in this scene, old man."
"I'm with you, Jack," cried Harry.
Jack was in danger. Over went Harry to help him.
The fierce Turk was filled with wonder and dismay; the enemies appeared to drop from the clouds.
"Now, old big bags," said young Jack, saucily, "come on, and see how a Boy of England can fight."
The words were not intelligible to the Turks, but the gesture was thoroughly understood.